Policy & Regulations

This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies. 

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Hospitals dodging imaging price transparency rule could face fines as high as $2M, CMS says

The federal agency began requiring institutions to provide upfront pricing for radiology services on Jan. 1, but many have ignored the mandate, officials said. 

Radiologist running for US Senate falling behind top candidates’ growing cash reserves

Gillian Battino, MD, raised $100,000 in this year’s second quarter, while incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson added $1.2 million.

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Nanox signs agreement to deploy 1,000 medical imaging systems in Africa

The distribution deal with Nigeria-based medical supply company EiLEENO Pharma will move the country closer to providing affordable, comprehensive medical checks each year.

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‘More good news’: Humana reverses controversial coverage restrictions for PET/CT exams

The draft document expands payment for certain cardiac and neurologic indications along with SPECT/CT scans, SNMMI announced.

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Nanox seeking FDA clearance for its multi-source 3D imaging machine

The Israeli startup hopes to receive clearance for its novel multi-source Nanox.ARC 3D digital tomosynthesis modality.

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UnitedHealthcare delays ED policy; ACR says ‘flawed’ rule may violate patient protection laws

The nation's largest commercial health insurer is pausing implementation until "at least the end of the national public health emergency period," the organization said recently.

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FDA renewal ensures federal committee oversees medical imaging drug safety until 2023

The Medical Imaging Drugs Advisory Committee reviews data on radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media, recommending best practices to the agency's commissioner.

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FDA’s new drug approval means little if CMS won’t update amyloid PET policy, imaging advocate says

Alzheimer's patients will need to have a brain scan showing the presence of beta-amyloid in order to receive Biogen's Aduhelm (aducanumab) treatment, yet Medicare doesn't cover such exams.

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.